Despite all the hoopla the New York Knicks (33-43) have been involved in this season, Mike Woodson never seems to lose his cool. At one point it seemed as if Woodson had lost his team. Woodson preaches hard work and defense, two compartments the Knicks have struggled in mightily this season. However, with tonight's win the Knicks improve to 12-3 over their last 15 games.
Tonight the Knicks jumped on the Brooklyn Nets (40-34) early. Brooklyn is the type of ball club that can pound you into submission if you allow it. The Knicks are a faster team than the Nets, although they have not had much success playing transition basketball this season.
The Knicks lead by 25 points at the half. The Knicks stuck true to their identity, allowing Brooklyn to creep back into the game in the third period. At one point Brooklyn cut the Knicks lead to 13. J.R Smith knocked down two of his six three point shots to extend the Knicks lead to 83-61 heading into the fourth quarter. The Nets roster is full of players who take pride in basketball. Them putting together a run came as no surprise. The manner in which the Knicks responded is what they have been lacking all season.
Tim Hardaway Jr. played an excellent ballgame. He scored 17 points, on 7-10 shooting from the field in 28 minutes of action. Hardaway Jr. was +33 in a game he almost didn't suit up for. He appears to be healthy after taking an odd fall the other night in Utah. His health is a great sign for the Knicks moving forward.
The best part of tonight's win is the fact that the team didn't have to depend on Carmelo Anthony. Tonight's win was a collective effort.
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